VisionAire™ V Oxygen Concentrator Patient Manual AirSep Corporation 401 Creekside Drive Buffalo, New York 14228-2085 USA Telephone: (716) 691-0202 24-Hour Fax (716) 691-4141 www.airsep.
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction Page 1 Section 2 Symbols/Abbreviations Page 1 Section 3 Important Safety Rules Page 2 Section 4 Concentrator Components 4.1 Front of Concentrator 4.2 Back of Concentrator 4.3 Humidifier Bottle 4.4 Accessories Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Section 5 How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator 5.1 Humidifier Bottle Connection 5.2 Cannula Connection 5.3 Starting the Concentrator 5.
1.0 Introduction This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s VisionAire V Oxygen Concentrator. Make sure you read and understand all of the information contained in this guide before operating your concentrator. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you. 2.0 Symbols/Abbreviations Symbols are frequently used on equipment in preference to words with the intention of lessening any possibility of misunderstanding caused by language differences.
3.0 Important Safety Rules In the event of an alarm, you observe your VisionAire V is not working properly, or if you feel discomfort, consult your Equipment Provider and /or your physician immediately. This unit is not a life-support device. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort while using this oxygen concentrator may require additional monitoring. Patients with hearing and/or sight impairments may need assistance with monitoring the alarms.
Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen Many people today suffer from a variety of heart, lung, and other respiratory diseases. A significant number of these patients can benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy for respiratory care at home, in the hospital, or at a medical facility. Oxygen is a gas that makes up 21% of the room air we breathe. Our bodies depend on a steady supply to function properly.
AirSep recommends an alternate source of supplemental oxygen in the event of a power outage, alarm condition, or mechanical failure. Consult your physician or Equipment Provider for the type of reserve system required. Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale or rental by or on the order of a physician or licensed health care provider. It is very important to select only the prescribed level of oxygen. Change the flow selection only under the guidance of your physician.
4.0 Concentrator Components Review the figures below and become familiar with the important parts of your VisionAire V Oxygen Concentrator. 4.1 Front of Concentrator Top Handle Oxygen Outlet Hour Meter Side Handle(s) Flowmeter Adjustment Knob Circuit Breaker Reset Button ON/OFF (I/0) Power Switch Low Oxygen Concentration Indicator (optional) Instruction Label Caster(s) Figure 1 Top and Side Handles: o Enables convenience in carrying the unit.
4.2 Back of Concentrator Humidifier Bottle Recess Area Specification Label Power Cord Figure 2 Power Cord: o Allows connection of the unit to an electrical outlet. Humidifier Bottle Recess Area: o Area to place the optional humidifier bottle. Specification Label: o Displays electrical specifications and serial number.
4.3 Humidifier Bottle (optional) Humidifier Bottle Fitting Humidifier Bottle Oxygen Outlet Humidifier Bottle Tubing Humidifier Bottle Oxygen Tubing/Cannula Figure 3 Humidifier Bottle (optional): o Humidifies the oxygen before it reaches the patient. Humidifier Bottle Oxygen Outlet: o Connection for oxygen tubing/cannula. 4.4 Accessories Accessories recommended for use with the VisionAire V Oxygen Concentrator include: Humidifier Bottle o AirSep part number – HU003-1 Cannula, 25 feet (7.
5.0 How To Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator Review the following information before you operate your oxygen concentrator. 5.1 Humidifier Bottle (Optional) If additional humidification is required with your oxygen therapy, perform the following steps each time you fill or clean the humidifier, which may have been initially set up for your use. 1. Remove the humidifier bottle from the humidifier bottle recess area. 2. Open the humidifier bottle. If you have a pre-filled bottle, do not perform this step.
1. Locate the unit near the electrical outlet in the room where you spend most of your time. 2. Insert the power cord plug into the electrical outlet. 3. Set the I/0 power switch to the “I” position to turn the unit on. An audible alarm will sound for approximately 5 seconds. 4. The low oxygen concentration indicator remains on for a few minutes and until the oxygen concentration reaches minimum concentration requirements, (only pertains to unit equipped with an Oxygen Monitor) 5.
6.0 Care and Cleaning Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean the cabinet or control panel. Do not use liquid directly on the VisionAire V unit to clean it. A list of undesirable chemical agents includes but is not limited to, the following, according to the plastics manufacturer: alcohol and alcohol-based products, concentrated chlorine-based products (ethylene chloride), and oil-based products (Pine-Sol®, Lestoil®).
7.0 Troubleshooting If your concentrator fails to operate properly, consult your Equipment Provider, and refer to the troubleshooting chart on the following pages for probable causes and solutions. Do not attempt any maintenance other than the possible solutions listed below. If the unit has not been used for an extended time period, it needs to operate for several minutes before power failure alarm can become activated. Problem Unit does not operate. Power failure condition causes an alarm to sound.
Problem Condensation collects in the oxygen tubing when you use a humidifier bottle Probable Cause Unit not properly ventilated. Elevated operating temperatures. Solution Make sure unit is positioned away from curtains or drapes, hot air registers or heaters, Be certain to place the unit so all sides are at least 1 foot (30 cm) away from a wall or other obstruction. Do not place the unit in a confined area. Allow oxygen tubing to dry out, or replace with new tubing.
8.0 Product Specifications VisionAire V Oxygen Concentrator Oxygen Concentration Flow Rate O2 Concentration 1 – 5 lpm 90% + 5.5% / - 3% Based on an atmospheric pressure of 14.7 psia (101 kPa) at 70°F (21C) Electrical Requirements 115 VAC / 60 Hz Power Consumption 350 Watts Dimensions 14.1 in. W x 11.5 in. D x 20.8 in. H (35.8 cm W x 29.2 cm D x 52.8 cm H) Weight Electrical Shock Protection Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range 30 lbs (13.
Conformity with EN 60-601 (§ § 6.8.2 b): “The manufacturer, assembler, installer or importer are not considered to be responsible themselves for the consequences on the safety, reliability and characteristics of a device unless: - The assembly, fitting, extensions, adjustments, modifications or repairs have been performed by persons authorized by the party in question, - The electrical installation of the corresponding premises complies with IEC regulations.
Manufactured by: AirSep Corporation Buffalo, NY 14228-2085 USA |MN156-1_BS~ MN156-1 Rev B 08/11
